IR - PRELIM L4

Question 1

It is a critical aspect in angiography for it widely covers preparation before, during, and after the procedure

Answer 1

Patient Care

Question 2

It is the determination, recognition, and anticipation for potential side effects that may be manifested by the patient after the angiographic procedure

Answer 2

Complication Management

Question 3

The risk incurred from undertaking a procedure must be ______ against the benefit to the patient from the information obtained

Answer 3

Balanced

Question 4

All radiological procedures carry a ______

Answer 4

Risk

Question 5

What are the three (3) headings that increase risk to a patient:

Answer 5

1. Due to Radiation
2. Due to the Contrast Medium
3. Due to the Technique

Question 6

ALARA stands for:

Answer 6

As Low As Reasonably Achievable

Question 7

What are the conditions for Female Patients to be able to Undergo Radiation-related Procedure (4):

Answer 7

1. Women who denied recent sexual intercourse
2. Women who were menstruating at the time
3. Women who had been taking an oral contraceptive pill no fewer than 3 months and were satisfied that it was effective.
4. Women who had an intrauterine contraceptive device for no fewer than 3 months and had found it effective

Question 8

The chain of responsibility for assuring non-fetal irradiation involves the following individuals (4):

Answer 8

1. The Patient
2. The Referring Clinician
3. The Radiologist
4. The Radiographer

Question 9

TRUE OR FALSE

A patient is regarded pregnant if her period is overdue or missed unless she is not known to be pregnant

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

What may be a helpful tool to determine if a female patient is pregnant ?

Answer 10

Pregnancy Test

Question 11

Which safer technique is used to answer questions/clarifications on patient pregnancy ?

Answer 11

Ultrasonography

Question 12

The insertion of a catheter into a body vessel or cavity

Answer 12

Catheterization

Question 13

Femoral artery puncture has the ______ complication rate among all peripheral sites

Answer 13

Lowest

Question 13

It is the most frequently used puncture site that provides access to the Left Ventricle, Aorta, and all of its branches

Answer 13

Femoral Artery Puncture

Question 14

Femoral Artery Puncture is contraindicated by (3):

Answer 14

1. Blood Dyscrasias
2. Femoral Artery Aneurysm
3. Marked Vessels that Tortuosity May Prevent of the Further Iliac Advancement Catheter

Question 15

It is a popular alternative to femoral artery especially for coronary catheterization

Answer 15

Radial Artery

Question 16

It is an artery used for central venous access.

Answer 16

Jugular Vein / Neck Area

Question 17

The advantages of Catheter-based techniques are:

Answer 17

1. Minimally Invasive
2. Real-time Imaging
3. Therapeutic Options

Question 17

It is another potential area for access that is less utilized than femoral artery

Answer 17

Brachial Artery

Question 18

It is the formation of blood clot in a puncture site leading to vessel embolism

Answer 18

Thrombosis

Question 19

It is the process wherein the upper arm undergoes catheterization to develop access when femoral arteries are not ideal/possible for puncture.

Answer 19

High Brachial Artery Puncture

Question 19

High Brachial Artery Puncture is contraindicated by (2):

Answer 19

1. Atherosclerosis of the Axillary Arteries or Subclavian
2. Subclavian Artery

Question 20

It is a medical procedure associated with a higher incidence of complications and should only be used if femoral or high brachial artery puncture is not possible.

Answer 20

Axillary Artery Puncture

Question 21

Which is considered for historical interest only ?

Answer 21

Aorta

Question 22

After Care for Angiography is composed of (3):

Answer 22

1. Bed Rest of at Least 4-6 Hours
2. Careful Observation of the Puncture Site
3. Pulse and Blood Pressure Observation Under 30 Minutes for 4 Hrs and then 4-Hourly for the Remainder of 24 Hrs